Periodic parameter estimation for visual-inertial tracking systems

    公开(公告)号:US12210672B2

    公开(公告)日:2025-01-28

    申请号:US18116511

    申请日:2023-03-02

    Applicant: Snap Inc.

    Abstract: A method for calibrating a visual-inertial tracking system is described. A device operates the visual-inertial tracking system without receiving a tracking request from a virtual object display application. In response to operating the visual-inertial tracking system, the device accesses sensor data from sensors at the device. The device identifies, based on the sensor data, a first calibration parameter value of the visual-inertial tracking system and stores the first calibration parameter value. The system detects a tracking request from the virtual object display application. In response to the tracking request, the system accesses the first calibration parameter value and determines a second calibration parameter value from the first calibration parameter value.

    Periodic parameter estimation for visual-inertial tracking systems

    公开(公告)号:US11662805B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-05-30

    申请号:US17301655

    申请日:2021-04-09

    Applicant: Snap Inc.

    CPC classification number: G06F3/012 G06F3/038 H04L67/131 G06F2203/0383

    Abstract: A method for calibrating a visual-inertial tracking system is described. A device operates the visual-inertial tracking system without receiving a tracking request from a virtual object display application. In response to operating the visual-inertial tracking system, the device accesses sensor data from sensors at the device. The device identifies, based on the sensor data, a first calibration parameter value of the visual-inertial tracking system and stores the first calibration parameter value. The system detects a tracking request from the virtual object display application. In response to the tracking request, the system accesses the first calibration parameter value and determines a second calibration parameter value from the first calibration parameter value.

    FIELD CALIBRATION OF AN AUGMENTED REALITY DEVICE

    公开(公告)号:US20250109966A1

    公开(公告)日:2025-04-03

    申请号:US18477297

    申请日:2023-09-28

    Applicant: Snap Inc.

    Abstract: A method for recalibrating an augmented reality (AR) device includes generating and storing a ground truth map of a real-world environment when the AR device is operating with a high likelihood of having an accurate factory calibration. During operation of the AR device, new map data is generated for the real-world environment. The new map data is compared to the ground truth map to detect potential calibration errors. If calibration errors are detected, a recalibration procedure is executed by determining an optimal path through the real-world environment that allows for observing parameters requiring recalibration. Visual cues are generated to guide a user of the AR device through the optimal path. As the user follows the visual cues, calibration parameters are iteratively adjusted to eliminate detected calibration errors. The recalibration procedure may be presented as an interactive game to improve user engagement, with rewards provided for accurately following guidance.

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